Mets News and Morning Links - 9/11/2024

 

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9/10/2024 Box Score: Toronto Blue Jays 6 New York Mets 2

Lindor SS;  1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Winker LF;  1 for 2; Taylor, T PH-CF-RF;  0 for 0; 1 walk; Vientos 3B;  0 for 4; 2 Ks; Alonso 1B;  0 for 3; 1 K; Nimmo CF-LF;  1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Martinez, J DH;  0 for 4; 1 K; Stewart, D RF;  1 for 3; 2 Ks; Bader PH-CF;  0 for 1; Alvarez, F C;  1 for 4; 2 Ks; Alvarez, E 2B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Iglesias, J PH-2B;  1 for 2; double; 1 run; Peterson, D (L, 9-2); 4.1 innings; 5 runs; 4 ERs; 8 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Brazobán;  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Young, A;  0.2 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Ottavino;  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; 

5-hole hitter Brandon Nimmo drives in the first run of the game! pic.twitter.com/PRx5pfLLAj

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 10, 2024

Jesse Winker makes the splendid catch pic.twitter.com/bUd8kXa7YE

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

Jesse Winker throws out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trying to stretch a single as Eddy Alvarez keeps the tag on

After review, Winker & Guerrero Jr. shook hands pic.twitter.com/HMsMWTMQSy

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

For the second straight night, the Mets score a run on a passed ball pic.twitter.com/84UOIZx9zW

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

Carlos Mendoza was asked if it's surprising when a Mets pitcher doesn't have a sharp outing:

"They're human. It's hard to expect them to be perfect all the time" pic.twitter.com/V0z7eVXCIU

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

"I need to stop their momentum. I wasn't able to slow the game down soon enough"

- David Peterson on tonight's start vs. the Blue Jays pic.twitter.com/jrprifJEL0

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

"Sometimes, the offense is going to struggle a little bit and you can't really control when that's gonna happen throughout a year. Would we love to be doing better? There's no question. But unfortunately baseball doesn't work that way"

- Brandon Nimmo pic.twitter.com/WfXDwWKiuW

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

Brandon Nimmo says he "likes the direction" he's moving in offensively and it's "getting better" pic.twitter.com/J7BnyTGpgP

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2024

On BNNY, @JimDuquetteGM, @martinonyc, @john_jastremski and @sal_licata discuss the Mets' playoff push and the role David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza have played in the Mets finding ways to win: https://t.co/jElVxfGA0C

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/Bb4Bafkjoa

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 10, 2024

Tim Healey Newsday: Mets get messy in loss to Blue Jays, drop into NL wild-card tie.  "Lefthander David Peterson put the Mets in an early hole by allowing a season-high five runs (four earned) in a season-low-tying 4 1/3 innings — as close as he has come all year to a meltdown, even if this wasn’t quite that."

Mike Puma NY Post: David Peterson roughed up, bats go quiet as Mets lose to Blue Jays and fall into wild-card tie. "The Mets managed only three hits in their 3-2 victory on Monday and though they doubled that total a night later struggled to deliver when it mattered, finishing 1-for-8 with runners in position."

Next game in Toronto:

• Wed., Sept. 11 LHP Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.43) vs. RHP Bowden Francis (8-4, 3.72) 3:07 p.m. ET (SNY, ESPN 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Mets Daily Clips -

Mets Fall to Blue Jays, 6-2

• 'We're grinding': Bats stay quiet as Mets drop into tie for 3rd WC (MLB) 
• Mets get messy in loss to Blue Jays, drop into NL wild-card tie (Newsday)
• David Peterson roughed up, bats go quiet as Mets lose to Blue Jays and fall into wild-card tie (New York Post) 
• Defensive blunders, empty at-bats lead to Mets’ loss to Blue Jays (New York Daily News) 
• Bassitt fans 8 against former team, Schneider drives in 2 as Blue Jays beat Mets 6-2 (ESPN) 

 

Other Mets News:

• Clemente Award means a lot to this Met (MLB) 
• Mets' Jay Horwitz and Blue Jays' Spencer Horwitz: Mutual admiration, but no relation (Newsday)
• Bryce Harper makes ‘inexcusable’ mistake after preaching Phillies urgency (New York Post) 
• Edwin Diaz has found his Mets groove again (New York Post) 
• DJ Stewart gets start with Mets second chance extended by Jeff McNeil injury (New York Post) 
• After countless bad moments, Mets pitching now carrying team in September surge (New York Daily News) 
• Mets Notebook: Paul Blackburn to miss scheduled start against Phillies (New York Daily News) 
• How 'valuable' is Francisco Lindor to NY Mets? Here's what his teammates are telling us (The Record) 
• Mets’ Ryne Stanek overcame ‘Doubt Monster’ and become integral to bullpen (The Athletic)
• MLB free agency 2024: Five players who raised their stock before hitting the market and five who didn't (CBS) 
• Ed Kranepool, Mets' Hall of Famer and member of 1969 Miracle Mets, dead at 79 (USA TODAY)

• Don't sleep on the New York Mets this October (Yahoo Sports)
• New York Mets Reveal Reason For Scratching Paul Blackburn From Start (SI.COM)
• Major New York Mets Matchup Gets Flexed to Primetime (SI.COM)
• Mets Rumored to Target Vital Position in Free Agency (SI.COM)
• Mets Hurler's Stock Raised After Bounce-Back Season (SI.COM) 
• MLB's Manfred talks up national broadcast strategy (Sports Business Journal)

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Syracuse: 

• Syracuse Mets Recap: Syracuse drops first two games to start final road trip of season in Worcester
• 9/10/2024 - Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 8 Syracuse Mets 4 
• Acuña SS;  1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Gilbert CF;  0 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; Ritter 3B;  1 for 3; 1 K;  Cortes RF;  1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Allen, A DH;  0 for 3; 1 K; Sánchez 2B;  0 for 3; 2 Ks; Azocar LF;  1 for 3; 1 run; Schwartz 1B;  0 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; Senger C;  1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; Tidwell (L, 0-9); (L, 0-9) 4 innings; 8 runs; 6 ERs; 7 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Kranick;  2 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; 
• 9/10/2024 - Box Score - Completion of Suspended Game: Worcester Red Sox 11 Syracuse Mets 4 
• Baty 2B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Sánchez 3B;  0 for 1; 1 walk; Acuña SS;  0 for 4; 2 Ks; Gilbert LF;  1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Ritter DH;  2 for 4; 1 run; Stewart, DRF;  2 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; Cortes RF;  1 for 2; Reyes, P 3B;  1 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; Azocar CF;  0 for 2; 1 K; Bradley Jr. CF;  1 for 2; triple; 2 RBIs; Schwartz 1B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Brosseau1B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Young 2B;  1 for 1; Allen, A C;  0 for 3; 2 Ks; Megill; 4 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 2 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Hartwig; 2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Crick (L, 0-1); 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Adcock; 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K; Zuber; 1 inning; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 6 hits; 1 walk; 
• 9/10/24 Syracuse Mets Roster Moves: Ty Adcock, Kyle Crick and Hayden Senger activated, Sproat to Development List

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Clifford’s Go-Ahead Homer Leads Rumble Ponies to Series-Opening Win in Portland
• 9/10/2024 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 4 Portland Sea Dogs 3 
• Williams SS;  2 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Rudick DH;  1 for 3; double; 1 run; 1 walk; Clifford LF;  2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Ramírez, A CF;  0 for 4; 2 Ks; Jackson 3B;  2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Parada C;  0 for 3; 1 walk; Palmer 1B;  1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Jordan 2B;  0 for 4; 1 K; Consuegra RF;  0 for 4; 2 Ks; Moreno;  5 innings; 1 run; 3 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Foster (W, 4-2)(BS, 2); 2.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ventura, Jo (H, 2); 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; Guzman (S, 3); 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
• 9/10/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Larry Bearnarth (1941)
• Dave Roberts (1944)
• Frank Francisco (1979)
• Nick Lorusso (2000)
• Jeffry Rosa (2004)
• Daiverson Gutierrez (2005)

Died on this date:

• Tom Meany (1964)

Transactions:
Baltimore Orioles claimed Charlie Greene of the New York Mets on waivers on September 11, 1997.

National Pastime.com:

1966	In his debut, Nolan Ryan whiffs the first batter he faces, making Braves pitcher Pat Jarvis the first of strikeouts victims the right-hander will claim during a 27-year Hall of Fame career. The 19 year-old Mets right-hander fans three batters during his two-inning Shea Stadium stint in relief en route to setting a major league mark of 5,714 career strikeouts.
1968	Tying a dubious major league record, Cubs right-hander Ferguson Jenkins loses his fifth 1-0 decision of the season when the Mets and Jim McAndrew beat Chicago with a lone run at Wrigley Field. The Canadian-born hurler will finish the season with a 20-15 record but is 20-6 in games in which his team scores a run.

1974

In a game that will feature a record 202 batters, the Cardinals defeat the Mets in the seven-hour and four-minute Shea Stadium contest, 4-3, with Hank Webb taking the loss after making an errant pickoff throw in the top of the 25th inning that leads to the eventual winning run. Redbird Ken Reitz's two-strike, two-out home run had tied the game in the top of the ninth, making the extra innings necessary.

1987

With his 30th stolen base, Mets third baseman Howard Johnson becomes the first National League infielder to become a member of the 30-30 club. The other players in the Senior Circuit to have 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the same season are outfielders Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Bobby Bonds, Dale Murphy, and Eric Davis.

1987

In the opening game of a critical series against the Mets, Terry Pendleton, with two outs and two strikes, hits a ninth-inning game-tying home run in the Cardinals' eventual 6-4 overtime victory at Shea Stadium. The Redbirds third basemen's dramatic long ball smashes the windshield of New York starter Ron Darling, who had pitched one-hit ball before being forced to leave the game in the top of the seventh due to severely spraining his right thumb fielding Vince Coleman's bunt single in the prior inning.

1997

In a 9-5 Mets victory over the Expos at Shea Stadium, slow-footed John Olerud legs out an eighth-inning three-run triple to complete the cycle. The New York first baseman becomes the seventh player in franchise history to accomplish the feat.

2011

Major League Baseball denies the Mets' request to wear caps honoring police, firefighters, and other first responders for their September 11th game against Chicago. The hats worn during the pregame ceremony of the remembrance of the tragic event will be autographed and sold on Mets.com, with the proceeds given to charities through the Mets' foundation.

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